Dutchess County Real Estate News
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First time buyers, in five months the $8000 tax credit will be history. Don?t get caught in the cold.
Time is running out on the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit. If you are thinking of buying, don't delay. Make use of this wonderful opportunity. Buying a home is a process; you will need to find out just how much you can afford, then do research as to where you ...
Thinking of selling? 7 tips to get the interior in shape
Previously I address taking care of the exterior to achieve curb appeal. It is as important to pay attention to the interior. In this competitive buyer's market more attention to detail is expected if you desire to attract buyers. Here are 7 tips to help you prepare your home so you will ...
Time to work on that curb appeal
In the Mid Hudson Valley the winters can be brutal and take a toll on the landscape. As you can see, after the winter the lawn is not in the greatest shape. Hopefully in the autumn you fertilized or sowed grass seed. Yes, here in this part of the country we use seed more ...
Wappingers Real Estate Market Report - March 2009
During the Month of March there were 3 homes sold in Wappingers, of which one was a bank owned property. The sales in the coming months should pick up because right now there are 14 properties with accepted offers and 4 in contract. If you are looking to buy a home ...
How to make the home search more productive
In today's economy we are all looking for savings, both in the use of time and our resources. With proper planning the home search process can be more effective especially if the following tips are adopted. Today most consumers start their real estate search on the internet because of the availabilty ...
Found the Dutchess County home of your dream? Don?t let radon get in the way.
It is important when purchasing a home to find a home that is safe and free of environmental concerns such as Radon. Radon is one issue that can make some buyers have second thoughts. I strongly believe that if we as real estate professional take the time to educate the buyers ...
Wappinger Real Estate Market Report - February 2009
In Wappinger during the month of February the active listings ranged from $119,900-$2,150,000 and only 1 sale was recorded. Due to the present economic conditions some of our neighbors might be having difficulty paying the mortgage, but instead of ignoring the issue please be proactive. There is some help available so if ...
Your East Fishkill Real Estate Market Report - February 2009
Active listings in February for single family houses in East Fishkill ranged from $10,000 to $2,600,000 and finished square feet of 600-9000. There is also a large inventory with a wide price range. This market does offers opportunities for people with good credit. The mortgage rate has sliped even further in the ...
Fishkill NY Real Estate Market Report - February 2009
Like most towns in Dutchess County Fishkill market is most active in the 200-300 range. This is certainly a great time to buy a house if you can; mortgage rates have sliped even further and for first time buyers an $8000 tax credit. Today while giving a speech in California President Obama ...
First Time Buyers Don?t Let The $8000 Tax Credit Slip away!
Now could be a great time for First Time Buyers to enter the market. There are several conditions which makes it a market of opportunity. Interest rates continue to be very low, lowest in several decades. Price have fallen in many areas. Lots of inventory so more of an opportunity to negotiate The government ...
